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Magnus Heystek on BHI Ponzi “life sentences” for two financial advisors
In the past year, South Africa’s Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCI) has debarred 156 people from the industry. In this interview with BizNews, investment strategist Magnus Heystek of Brenthurst Wealth comments on these debarment orders, including the 30-year-ones served on Michael Haldane - who is on bail on charges of…
Mmusi Maimane - The real threat to the GNU is how those outside Cyril’s executive understand it
Former Leader of the Opposition Mmusi Maimane says he’s loving getting into the guts of the governing structure though his chairmanship of the Appropriation @ Committee. In this interview with BizNews editor Alec Hogg he looks at how much Parliament itself has changed - and while hopeful, warns that politicians…
BizNews Briefing: Maimane, De Beer; Piet Viljoen; Taxi Mafia; Hizbollah; York Timber; Renergen
This episode of the BizNews Briefing provides an update on the two big news stories of the moment; the political manoeuvring in Tshwane, and the assassinations of Hizbollah leadership by Israel. We hear from Mmusi Maimane, Neil de Beer and Piet Viljoen on the implications of the collapse of the…
Piet Viljoen - Chinese stocks up 20% in a fortnight, long overdue rebound, no need to take profits
Piet Viljoen’s “cockroach” fund, where he invests in bombproof opportunities, has enjoyed benefits from buying into Chinese equities ahead of the latest surge. He explains why the rebound is long overdue, and assesses the present value. Also, in this interview with BizNews editor Alec Hogg, Re:CM’s founder talks about the…
Brave bus boss takes on the taxi Mafia, the police - and the government
Intercape CEO Johann Ferreira has fought an eight-year battle against the Taxi Mafia that has tried to extort him, stoned his busses, assaulted passengers - and killed one of his drivers. He has also fought an epic battle in the courts to force the authorities to act - and has…
DE BEER: Rising War in the ANC, the GNU - and Beirut
After another week of political volatility on coalition level, United Independent Movement President Neil de Beer names the main contenders for next President of the African National Congress - and predicts SA will stay in the Government of National Unity if it is current International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola, who…
Mashaba: ANC faces blackmail over Tshwane
ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba speaks to BizNews about the “dirty political environment” in which Tshwane Mayor Cilliers Brink of the Democratic Alliance was ousted. He says the DA leadership at national level has been doing “everything possible to even threaten” the African National Congress to do the deal with them…
Peter Major weighs in on mining prospects amid nascent commodities boom
Veteran mining expert Peter Major explores the global commodities market, highlighting a surge in gold and renewed investor interest in mining stocks. With South Africa grappling with rising costs and regulatory burdens, Major stresses the need for government reforms to unlock growth. He remains bullish on gold and platinum, advising…
BizNews Briefing - Tourism; Tshwane; Eskom; Nuclear; Mining; Amazon’s SA movie.
In the final episode of the week, BizNews editor Alec Hogg shares insights from energetic new Home Affairs Minister Dr Leon Schreiber; Assesses the Tshwane mayoral vote with political analyst Dr Frans Cronjé and the UIM’s Neil de Beer; Deputy Minister Samantha Graham-Maré on Eskom; The FT and Kelvin Kemm…
Political dominoes falling: Tshwane mayor ousted, Ekurhuleni next? - De Beer
The Democratic Alliance Mayor of Tshwane, Cilliers Brink, was today toppled in a Vote of No Confidence. In his reaction, Neil De Beer, the President of the United Independent Movement, says this is part of the strategy of African National Congress Premier Panyaza Lesufi. “And this, if you look at…
Samantha Graham-Maré: How South Africa beat loadshedding and plans for an energy-driven future
Before the 2024 national election, Samantha Graham-Maré fought for power supply as Shadow Minister of Electricity. Following the election, she was appointed Deputy Minister of Energy and Electricity in the Government of National Unity (GNU). In this interview with BizNews, she speaks about her great working relationship with Energy and…
Frans Cronjé: What Tshwane’s anti-DA mayoral vote means for GNU
It is now 88 days since South Africa’s Government of National Unity was formalised by appointing a multi-party national cabinet. The alliance’s longevity faced an acid test in today’s motion of no confidence in Tshwane executive mayor Cilliers Brink which carried by 120 votes to 87. Political scientist Dr Frans…
How Schreiber making good on making Home Affairs SA economy’s “growth facilitator”
In just 88 days since he was appointed South Africa’s Minister of Home Affairs, 36-year-old Dr Leon Schreiber has been operating at warp speed. In this update with BizNews editor Alec Hogg, Schreiber shares details on the numerous fixes that were introduced. He explains the results of “magnifying glass” attention…
South African comedy goes global: Ari Kruger talks The Shakedown and filmmaking
South African comedy has moved beyond Leon Schuster slapstick to stand toe-to-toe with international standards, says Ari Kruger, the director of Amazon’s first original South African film, The Shakedown. Kruger, co-founder of Sketchbook Studios, wrote and directed the film, the first original South African film commissioned by Amazon. The other…
Magnus Heystek: Foreigners aren’t yet buying SA recovery story, but locals are starting to
For the past dozen years, Brenthurst Wealth founder Magnus Heystek has (correctly) been consistently bearish on South African assets. In this interview with BizNews editor Alec Hogg he explains why things may be turning - explaining that the bullish mood among locals could spark global capital inflows.
BizNews Briefing - Wilgenhof; Cyril + Elon; SAB lives in Coors; Commodity boom?; China stimulus
This episode of the BizNews Briefing covers the major news events of the moment, moving from the impact of the Chinese stimulus package to surging SA commodity shares and continuing tensions over Stellenbosch University Council's decision to close the historic Wilgenhof residence. It is hosted by BizNews editor Alec Hogg.
Wilgenhof residents & parents set to fight res closure in court….
Residents of Wilgenhof at Stellenbosch University are in “despair” following the decision to close down the residence following an investigation into two rooms used by an internal disciplinary committee. In this interview with BizNews, Nicola Theron, a spokesperson of the Association for the Advancement of Wilgenhof Residents, speaks about the…
BNIC #1 Fireside Chat: Bryan Smith's Strategy to Bridge SA and American Capital Markets
At the BNIC fireside chat , Bryan Smith, a South African entrepreneur, shared his transformative journey from traditional real estate in South Africa to pioneering equity crowdfunding in the United States. After relocating in 2012, Smith navigated the complexities of the American credit system while leveraging the opportunities presented by…
BNIC#1 Sean Peche: Overvalued US stocks and hidden global investment opportunities
At the BizNews Investment Conference BNIC#1, fund manager Sean Peche sounded the alarm on overvalued US stocks and revealed where smart investors like Warren Buffett are hedging their bets. Highlighting the excessive hype around companies like Nvidia and Apple, Peche emphasized the need to diversify into underappreciated sectors, from European…
Breakthrough on Starlink could open up Musk’s financial muscle in SA – Theo Venter
South Africa was abuzz yesterday following reports of a meeting between South African-born billionaire Elon Musk and President Cyril Ramaphosa in New York. Footage released by the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) captured the two engaged in discussions in Ramaphosa’s hotel room during his attendance at the United Nations…